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Thank you all for this very interesting debate. I have seen a number of V. inanis this summer and in particular in the last month. When I saw this one I thought it a little odd in its basic colouration. Although I am aware of the number of Volucella species in the UK I did think this one was worth posting with what I considered the closest ID.
Trying to ID from photographs can be challenging so I appreciate help when I am not sure.

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